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Rajiv Menon

Directing
1963-04-20
Cochin, Kerala, India
Rajiv Menon is an Indian advertising director, cinematographer, actor and film maker known for his works predominantly in Tamil cinema. He is known for directing critically acclaimed Tamil films like Minsara Kanavu and Kandukondain Kandukondain. As a cinematographer his accomplishments include works such as, Bombay, Morning Raga, Guru, Kadal, and Cheluvi.

Menon's first directorial venture Minsara Kanavu was not only a commercial success but also received four National Film Awards. His second directorial venture was the multi-starrer Kandukondain Kandukondain. In addition to directing the film, he also wrote the story and screenplay for the film. The film fetched him the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Director award. Menon has also set up Rajiv Menon Productions and Mindscreen Film Institute, which supplies equipment for documentaries, advertising films and cinema. He has acted in a Malayalam film called Harikrishnans and has given a cameo in Minsara Kanavu.
Known For 8 titles
Patriot (2026) subtitle poster
Patriot
2026 Movie
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Minsara Kanavu (1997) subtitle poster
Minsara Kanavu
1997 Movie
as Thomas's employee (uncredited)
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Sabdham (2025) subtitle poster
Sabdham
2025 Movie
as Dr. Daniel
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Viduthalai: Part I (2023) subtitle poster
Viduthalai: Part I
2023 Movie
as A. Subramaniyan
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Viduthalai: Part II (2024) subtitle poster
Viduthalai: Part II
2024 Movie
as A. Subramaniyan
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Weapon (2024) subtitle poster
Weapon
2024 Movie
as GK
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Patriot Legends Hangout (2026) subtitle poster
Patriot Legends Hangout
2026 TV
as Cinematographer
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Harikrishnans (1998) subtitle poster
Harikrishnans
1998 Movie
as Guptan
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